Mohamed Elneny's father has revealed that the Egypt international is on the verge of securing a transfer to join AC Milan, which would bring an end to his stint in Turkey.
The 27-year-old is currently midway through a season-long loan deal with Besiktas, making 17 appearances in all competitions since his move in the summer.
However, despite the player enjoying his time in Turkey, his father Nasser Elneny has revealed he is keen to move to a stronger league for the second part of the campaign.
As such, he added that negotiations between Elneny and Milan are at an advanced stage and, although the contract isn't signed yet, a deal could be concluded in the next few hours.
"Negotiations between Mohamed and Milan are in an advanced phase, but the contract isn't signed yet,” Nasser Elneny told Sada Al Balad TV channel.
"They renewed their interest in my son, and the next hours could see him sign with Milan.
"Mohamed is doing well in Besiktas, but he wants to move to Milan because the Italian league is strong."
This move does come as somewhat of a surprise as Elneny noted earlier in the month that he was feeling very much at home in Turkey.
"I’m 100 per cent focused on Besiktas now, I want to win the league and the cup," he told FourFourTwo.
"It feels like it’s my home now, I’m happy here, we play good football with a really good coach.
"The team will become stronger every game and I have a really good chance to be successful with this team."
